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New Right-Wing Megadonor Barre Seid Has Sparked Huge Controversy Before

BUYING INFLUENCE

A virtually unknown Chicago billionaire gave a conservative nonprofit $1.6 billion pay day. It’s not the first time he’s made waves.

Noah Kirsch
Noah Kirsch 

Wealth and Power Reporter

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Noah Kirsch

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Wealth and Power Reporter

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